Unsafe Living Conditions

Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability reflects that principle by tying a landlord’s legal obligations directly to health and safety. Not aesthetics, not luxury, and not tenant preference. State law requires rental housing to be fit for human habitation, including structural integrity, functional utilities, weather protection, and compliance with fire and building codes designed to prevent injury, illness, and death.  Those requirements exist because unsafe housing does not end at one front door. History has shown that when buildings are unsafe, entire…

The State of Colorado has filed a lawsuit against Aurora’s M&M Mobile Home Park, alleging that park owners failed to notify residents that their tap water may have been contaminated with E. coli and other bacteria. The suit, brought by Attorney General Phil Weiser under the Mobile Home Park Water Quality Act, highlights growing attention on safe drinking water and habitability standards across Colorado’s affordable-housing communities. This case hits close to home for anyone who’s ever turned on…

You have legal rights if your health is at risk due to a Colorado health code violation. Pest infestations in Colorado rental properties can impact your safety. These rights are available to you when a landlord fails to ensure a rental space is reasonably safe and habitable. Colorado Renters’ Rights for Housing Infestations Colorado law’s Warranty of Habitability creates guidelines landlords must follow to ensure renter safety and limit the contractual obligations of a tenant when a landlord…

Colorado landlords must provide a habitable space for their tenants. As a renter, you have the right to take legal action when a landlord fails to meet the state’s standards for habitability. A tenant must take specific steps before filing a legal action against a landlord for mold and water damage in Colorado.  What Are Tenants’ Duties Regarding Mold in an Apartment? Colorado laws specify that tenants must reasonably maintain a rental apartment to ensure cleanliness and safety…

Gas and electrical issues are a breach of the warranty of habitability in Colorado if they compromise your health and safety. That means that if you, as a tenant, suspect gas or electrical issues, you can report them in writing to your landlord and expect the matter to be remedied within 24 hours. Gas Issues and Breach of Warranty of Habitability When one considers the risks that go with certain types of gas issues, it is easy to…